Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington were (and are) two of the main stems of jazz. Any way you look at it, just about everything that's ever happened in this music leads directly – or indirectly – back to them. Both men were born on the cusp of the 19th and 20th centuries, and each became established as a leader during the middle '20s. …
There are several Cash boxes available, but The Legend–spanning the years 1955-2002 but concentrating on his long tenure at Columbia and, to a lesser degree, his beginnings at Sun–probably belongs at the top of the list. Cash's greatest strengths are dramatized on these four, thematically programmed discs: Win, Place and Show: The Hits; Old Favorites and New; The Great American Songbook (mostly traditional songs); and Family and Friends (collaborations).
On September 9th, 1982, Chet Baker performed at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall with his quartet, featuring Al Plank on piano, Frank Tusa on bass, and Vince Lateano on drums. Offbeat brings you the live radio broadcast of the show from KCSM-FM for your listening pleasure. The set includes 'Nightbird,' 'The Touch of Your Lips,' 'Just Friends,' an unnamed ballad, and 'Down,' showcasing Baker's expressive trumpet and vocals. This intimate performance highlighted Baker's enduring talent during his career resurgence.
The SOULFIRE LIVE! Blu-ray video edition will include Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul’s complete Cavern Club concert alongside video performances of each song on the 3CD set, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. In addition, the Blu-ray edition will feature a special documentary about the Cavern Club…